Situated: The peak is considered as one of the major and popular trekking peaks in Khumbu region. The Peak itself rises to the south of Everest and dominates the watershed between the heavily wooded valleys of the Hinku and Hongu Drangkas. The ascent of the peak is technically not hard, however, the heavy snow and the labyrinth of crevasses can make the way longer to the summit. So, It demands enough mountaineering technical experience to scale the peak.
Approach: The trek starts from Kathmandu with a drive up to Jiri and a trek to Lukla at 2800m. This is a good way to begin as it helps in developing physical fitness and well acclimatization. The other way, most of the people take a flight to Lukla and start trek through rhododendron and pine forests. Crossing the Zatra-La pass the trek is very steep but the reward is a view of Cho Oyu, the world's 6th highest mountain and the Numbur Himal.
Our base camp can be set up at 5,300m near Mera La on the Hongu side in the moraine below the ice. From here a high camp is set at 5,800m near a rock on the Mera Glacier.
This expedition possibility of combine the routes crossing Amphu Labtsa (5,780m) and the Mingbo La (5,871m) provide some of the most adventurous trekking with spectacular scenery through remote glaciated valleys and passes.
The high camp provide us the view of the glorious panoramic views of Kanchanjunga, Chamlang, Makalu and Baruntse, Amadablam, Cho Oyu and Kangtega to the west. Everest is seen to the north over the massive unclimbed south face of Lhotse and the Nuptse/Lhotse ridge.
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Best Season: | October/ November, April/ May |
| Altitude of Summit: | 6645m | |
| Difficulties: | Technical | |
| Transportation: | Bus/ Porters/ Plane | |
| Accommodation: | Lodge/ Tent | |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 7hrs each day. | |
| Length of stay: | 24 Days | |
| Group size | 2-8 pax | |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
| Day 01 | Arrive in Kathmandu. Welcome in the airport and transfer to Hotel. |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu: Free day. Preparation day for peak permit O/N hotel |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu-Jiri (1905m) 9/10hrs by local bus or private bus O/N at lodge. |
| Day 04 | Jiri - Deurali (2700m.) or Bhandara (2194m) 6/7hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 05 | Bhandara-Sete (2575m), 5/6hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 06 | Sete-Jumbesi (2675m), 5/6hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 07 | Jumbesi-Noonthala (2350m), 6/7hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 08 | Noonthala-Kharikhola (2050m), 6/7hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 09 | Kharikhola-Paiuyun ou Surke (2835m), 6/7hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 10 | Paiuyun - Chutanga (3000m.) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 11 | Chutanga - Chetrabu (Thulu Kharka) (4150m.) 5/6hrs of walk O/N atlodge |
| Day 12 | Chetra bu (Thuli Kharka) - Khote (3500 m) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 13 | Khote - Tangnag (4350m) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 14 | Tangnag - Khare (4900 m) 4/5hrs of walk O/N at lodge |
| Day 15 | Khare - cross the pass Mera La (5415 m) - Mera la base camp (MBC) (5300 m) 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 16 | MBC acclimatization and practice for Ascension O/N at camp |
| Day 17 | MBC - High Camp (5800 m) 4/5hrs of walk and O/N at camp |
| Day 18 | Ascension of Mera Peak (6461 m) and back to Khare (4900m) 10/12hrs of walk and O/N at camp or lodge |
| Day 19 | Khare - Kothe (3600m), 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at lodge |
| Day 20 | Kothe - Thuli Kharka (4200m), 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at lodge |
| Day 21 | Thuli Kharka - Chetra La (4590 m) - Lukla (2800m), 5/6hrs of walk and O/N at lodge |
| Day 22 | Lukla - Kathmandu: 30 min flight O/N hotel |
| Day 23 | Katmandu. Day free for shopping O/N hotel |
| Day 24 | Departure, transfer to International airport. |
